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B325 BDV

1984 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,550 mi
Last recorded189,550 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Mazda RX-787,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB325 BDV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 189,550 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal damp ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 189,550 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal damp ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 188,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive both hubs {damp} (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 186,813 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2022 186,813 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 185,368 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Evidence Of The Tyre Rubbing The Anti Roll Bar But Not During The Test

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Both Lower Quarter Panels Corroded And Holed

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 185,368 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Evidence Of The Tyre Rubbing The Anti Roll Bar But Not During The Test

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Both Lower Quarter Panels Corroded And Holed

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 184,153 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 183,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 183,382 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 183,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 May 2015 183,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 183,213 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 182,317 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 182,317 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 178,773 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-7?

Based on 26,447 MOT tests across 3,809 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
971
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
3,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 690
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 676
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 639
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 521
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B325 BDV is a 1984 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1984 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 87,681 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-7 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 690 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B325 BDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 42 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B325 BDV registered?

B325 BDV is a 1984 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 20 September 1984.

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